Sig Citabria
12-15-2006 | 09:40 AM
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From: Manchester,
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RE: Sig Citabria
The SIG Citabria is my next build. I will probably begin just after the new year. I don't have first hand experience on the plane, but based on my examining the still boxed kit, it is an older design and I have concluded it is a builder's kit. That is, a lot of wood and it will likely require a little more time and effort than some of the other kits that are available. SIG produces quality kits that are good fliers. It is a good choice.
Having said that, I am planning to cover it with a fabric, probably "Solartex" and power it with a .52 4 stroke engine, either O.S. or Magnum.
DaveB
Having said that, I am planning to cover it with a fabric, probably "Solartex" and power it with a .52 4 stroke engine, either O.S. or Magnum.
DaveB
12-15-2006 | 06:56 PM
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RE: Sig Citabria
There is a building thread, if you do a search for SIG Citabria on this site. BTW, I am building one right now and plan to cover it with Worldtex (which is the same as Solartex). Or you could try this link. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_47...tm.htm#4754122
There are some good suggestions in the thread for what to look out for and where to go for additonal info. Good luck, Dzl
There are some good suggestions in the thread for what to look out for and where to go for additonal info. Good luck, Dzl
12-15-2006 | 07:34 PM
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RE: Sig Citabria
Great -plane, you'll enjoy it. I also think the .52 4C is a good motor, have one in a Smith Mini Plane but it may be marginal for the Citabria. I fly mine with an OS 46 2C and it's ok but if I was doing it again and using a 4C I'd put it a 70 size. IMO
12-16-2006 | 11:04 AM
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RE: Sig Citabria
DaveB told you right, it IS a builder's kit, but Sig's excellent plans and instructions make it easy. A .52 4 stroke sounds about right for it.
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12-31-2006 | 10:45 AM
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RE: Sig Citabria
ORIGINAL: Norm Nestie
Great -plane, you'll enjoy it. I also think the .52 4C is a good motor, have one in a Smith Mini Plane but it may be marginal for the Citabria. I fly mine with an OS 46 2C and it's ok but if I was doing it again and using a 4C I'd put it a 70 size. IMO
Great -plane, you'll enjoy it. I also think the .52 4C is a good motor, have one in a Smith Mini Plane but it may be marginal for the Citabria. I fly mine with an OS 46 2C and it's ok but if I was doing it again and using a 4C I'd put it a 70 size. IMO
I have to agree with you Norm. My Sig Citabria flew with a Fox .45 years ago and it was underpowered. I'm thinking of building another one soon but I will go with something equal to a .60 2 cycle. Perhaps an OS .70 surpass? The Citabria is not the cleanest airframe with a large frontal area, struts, thick airfoil etc. It's bigger than you think. I do remember it is a real sweetheart in the air. VERY stable and smooth flight. Touch and goes were fun but with a weak engine aerobatics were not too impressive.
Yak
